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Topic: Indian Constitution

Critically discuss the impact of Article 371A on the socio-political stability in Nagaland. How does it reflect the broader approach of the Indian government towards tribal autonomy?

Article 371A of the Indian Constitution has had a profound impact on the socio-political landscape of Nagaland. Introduced as part of the 16-point Agreement of 1960, which led...

March 5, 2024

What is Article 239AA?

Article 239AA of the Constitution holds significant importance in defining the special status and governance structure of Delhi. The recent SC ruling that interpreted Article 239AA was nullified...

May 22, 2023

Article 142 of the Indian Constitution

Under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has the power to pass such a decree or make such an order as is necessary for doing...

May 2, 2023

Is there a provision in Indian constitution for Uniform Civil Code? Explain the Pros and cons of the Uniform Civil Code.

The Uniform Civil Code proposes to replace the personal laws. It prohibits following any law based on the scriptures and customs. UCC provides a common set of laws...

April 4, 2023

First Amendment to the Indian Constitution

The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine the plea challenging the expansion of restrictions to right to freedom of speech and expression that was put in place...

November 7, 2022

Livestreaming of Constitutional Bench Proceedings

For the first time, India’s apex court livestreamed the three separate constitutional bench proceedings simultaneously in YouTube. Key facts More than 8 lakh people viewed the proceedings before...

September 28, 2022

Perarivalan Case: What is ‘Article 142’ of the Constitution?

Exercising the powers conferred under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court ordered to release of A.G. Perarivalan (former PM Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict). What are...

May 22, 2022

How can NITI Aayog enhance fiscal federalism in India? Explain with suitable examples.

The role of NITI Aayog in rejuvenating fiscal federalism in India is decisive, given the persistent horizontal and vertical imbalances in the country’s economic structure. Fiscal federalism refers...

January 9, 2022

Madhya Pradesh to introduce reservation of state Government jobs for local people

In a historic decision, the Madhya Pradesh government announced its intention to reserve the seat of all state government jobs for the people of the state. If this...

August 19, 2020

Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated throughout the country

On April 14, 2020, India celebrated the 129th birth anniversary of Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar. Amidst the lock down, his birth anniversary is being celebrated digitally by the whole...

April 14, 2020

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